Houston sports in the 1980s

John Boyd

Nolan Ryan dominated in the Dome, Craig Biggio made his debut, the Rockets began a dynasty and the Oilers returned to relevance. These were the 1980s' top players and storylines.

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Elvin Bethea

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Defensive lineman Elvin Bethea #65 of the Houston Oilers looks on from the sideline during a game against the the Cincinnati Bengals at Riverfront Stadium on September 12, 1982 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)

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Elvin Bethea

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Defensive lineman Elvin Bethea #65 of the Houston Oilers looks on from the sideline during a game against the the Cincinnati Bengals at Riverfront Stadium on September 12, 1982 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)